Draper Dragon

What is Draper Dragon?

Draper Dragon is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments, with a focus on the intersection between Silicon Valley and Asia. Established in 2006 by founders Larry Li, Andy Tang, Bobby Chao, and Tim Draper, the firm operates across multiple offices, including locations in Silicon Valley, Toronto, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Bangalore.

The fund targets early and middle-stage companies that have the potential to disrupt and transform the tech and healthcare industries. Draper Dragon's investment thesis prioritizes breakthroughs in hardware, manufacturing, blockchain, cryptos, and investment management sectors. As a part of the Draper Venture Network, the firm benefits from a wide array of resources and a comprehensive partner network, leveraging over two decades of experience in venture capital, investment, and startup development.

Among their notable investments, Draper Dragon has seeded and supported technology unicorns like Microport Medical (HKSE:0853.HK), Ledger, Yeepay, Otter, 1047 Games, and Jing Jin Electric (SHA: 688280). Their commitment to fostering entrepreneurship is evident through their active investment approach and the significant funding rounds they have led or participated in. This includes investments in innovative companies such as Ballet, The Coinrise, VirgoCX, CyberConnect, CoinDCX, and the Philippines Crypto Exchange PDAX.

The team maintains an open channel of communication with potential entrepreneurs through their website contact form, emphasizing their dedication to discovering and collaborating with the next big idea in the tech and healthcare ecosystem.

What they say:

We originated as a joint venture between Draper Fisher Jurvetson and Draper Dragon.

What we look for: We invest in agnostic sectors.